61 11... Installing repair cable for right Side View camera

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Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES AND WIRING .

NOTE: Work is shown on the F10 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle types and equipment specifications.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .
Remove HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER .
REMOVE seal mounting for engine compartment lid.
REMOVE side trim panel from footwell on right A-pillar.
Perform the preliminary work as described in REMOVING THE TRSVC CONTROL UNIT , but do not remove the TRSVC control unit.
REMOVE front seat on the driver's side.
Remove backrest side section on rear seat backrest.
Remove backrest.
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR REAR DOOR POST .

NOTE: Required preliminary may vary according to vehicle type and equipment.

Unlock the lock (1) in direction of arrow with suitable tool.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Unlock the lock (3) carefully with a suitable tool. Pull connector housing (4) of line (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Pay attention to encoding (5)!

Fig 1: Unlocking Side View Camera Lock Using Suitable Tool

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Connect repair cable (2) to Side View camera (1).

Lay repair cable (2) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (3) and secure at points marked with an arrow.

Fig 2: Laying Repair Cable Along Wiring Harness

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Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (2) and attach at locations marked with arrow.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to wiring harness.
Carefully thread repair cable (1) through grommet (4).

After threading and securing repair cable (1), tape off grommet (4) at location (3) with suitable adhesive tape.

Fig 3: Routing Repair Cable Along Wiring Harness

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to wiring harness.
Break through rubber grommet (3) at point (4) using a suitable tool.

Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow along wiring harness (2) and attach at locations marked with arrow.

Thread repair cable (1) into blower housing at location (4) and continue routing in passenger footwell.

Fig 4: Routing Repair Cable Along Wiring Harness

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IMPORTANT: To prevent moisture from entering the passenger compartment, seal opening (4) on the outside, using suitable means!

IMPORTANT: Danger of carpet damage!
Carefully move carpet (3) aside in passenger footwell.

Route repair cable (1) in direction of arrow and secure at locations marked with arrow. In area of sound insulation (2), secure repair cable (1) with adhesive tape. Thread repair cable (1) under heating and air-conditioning unit (5) in driver's footwell.

Fig 5: Routing Repair Cable

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Repair cable (1) must not touch edge (4).
Maintain sufficient distance between repair cable (1) and edge (4).

Carefully pull carpet (5) downward. Route repair cable (2) in direction of arrow under heating and air-conditioning unit (1) and under wiring harness (3) and attach at locations marked with arrow. Attach repair cable (2) over edge (4) with adhesive tape.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Repair cable (2) must not touch edge (4).

Fig 6: Routing Repair Cable Under Heating And Air-Conditioning Unit And Wiring Harness

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Maintain sufficient distance between repair cable (2) and edge (4).

Carefully lay carpet to one side. Lay repair cable (2) in direction of arrow along wiring harness up to all-round vision camera control unit (1) secure to wiring harness at suitable distances.

Fig 7: Laying Repair Cable Along Wiring Harness All-Round Vision Camera Control Unit

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Assemble repair cable. Connect repair cable to slot (1) of TRSVC control unit (3).

NOTE: Lay and secure and overlengths of repair cable below wheel arch trim panel in left luggage compartment.

After successful completion of function check , detach start and end of faulty cable at first mounting point.

Fig 8: Identifying All-Round Vision Camera Control Unit And Slot

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